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<p>The Denver Nuggets have hired veteran NBA coach and player Bob Weiss to join Head Coach Michael Malone's staff as an assistant coach.</p>
<p>Weiss brings 34 years of coaching experience to Denver, including 31 at the NBA level. Weiss, who spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets, has been a head coach on four occasions, compiling a 223-299 career record (.427) with the San Antonio Spurs (1986-88), Atlanta Hawks (1990-93), Los Angeles Clippers (1993-94) and Seattle SuperSonics (2005-06). Along with the last four seasons in Charlotte, his tenure as an assistant coach includes stops with the San Diego Clippers (1977-80), Dallas Mavericks (1980-86), Orlando Magic (1989-90) SuperSonics (1994-2005) and Atlanta Hawks (2012-13).</p>
<p>In 2008, Weiss became the first former NBA head coach to be a head coach in China, where he spent two seasons leading the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons (2008-10) and one season with the Shandong Lions (2010-11).</p>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:33:10 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247189/Bob-Weiss-Hired-By-Nuggets-As-Assistant-CoachNuggets Hire Calvin Booth As Assistant General Managerhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247188/Nuggets-Hire-Calvin-Booth-As-Assistant-General-Manager
<p>The Denver Nuggets have named Calvin Booth their assistant general manager.</p>
<p>Booth, 41, joins the Nuggets after spending the past four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves front office, most recently serving as the Director of Pro Personnel. Prior to his promotion last season, Booth was a scout for the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2012-13 season before transitioning to the same position in Minnesota for the start of the 2013-14 season. While in Minnesota Booth continued his rise as a basketball executive as he worked his way from a scout, to the Director of Player Programs and then to the Director of Player Personnel.</p>
<p>Before beginning his front office career, Booth played for seven different teams over a 10-year career in the NBA. He appeared in 366 games (83 starts), averaging 3.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.00 blocks per game. The Reynoldsburg, OH native was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the second round (35th overall) of the 1999 NBA Draft after playing four years at Penn State University.</p>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:20:41 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247188/Nuggets-Hire-Calvin-Booth-As-Assistant-General-ManagerCavaliers Fixated On Acquiring Young Star For Kyrie Irvinghttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247178/Cavaliers-Fixated-On-Acquiring-Young-Star-For-Kyrie-Irving
<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers want LeBron James to commit to the franchise before building around him while he wants to see the team execute a plan before committing to them.</p>
<p>While Cleveland wants James to re-sign, they are fearful of making a Kyrie Irving trade that doesn't allow them to rebuild for the long-term.</p>
<p>The Cavaliers have become more fixated on acquiring a young star such as Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson or Jamal Murray in their trade inquiries involving Irving.</p>
<p>Cleveland is determined to get an elite young player back in return for Irving. If James was committed long-term, they could trade Irving for veterans.</p>
<p>Cleveland has been deliberate with the trade process and conversations could become more aggressive in September close to the start of camp.</p>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:50:20 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247178/Cavaliers-Fixated-On-Acquiring-Young-Star-For-Kyrie-IrvingNuggets To Hire Calvin Booth As Assistant GMhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247099/Nuggets-To-Hire-Calvin-Booth-As-Assistant-GM
<p>The Denver Nuggets are expected to hire Calvin Booth as assistant general manager.</p>
<p>Booth will replace Jared Jeffries in the Nuggets' front office.</p>
<p>Booth has worked for the Minnesota Timberwolves since 2015 as director of pro personnel.</p>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:28:44 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247099/Nuggets-To-Hire-Calvin-Booth-As-Assistant-GMNuggets Sell Jersey Sponsorship To Western Unionhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247081/Nuggets-Sell-Jersey-Sponsorship-To-Western-Union
<p>The Denver Nuggets and The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced a sponsorship agreement that pairs one of the leading global companies headquartered in Denver.</p>
<p>As part of the three-year sponsorship, Western Union will be the first jersey patch sponsor for the Nuggets, with the Western Union logo adorning the jerseys of all players beginning in the 2017-2018 NBA Season. Last April, the NBA approved the sale of jersey sponsorships as part of a pilot program. The Nuggets become the 11th team to secure a jersey sponsor. Western Union will also be a co-presenting sponsor of the team's 50th anniversary celebration.</p>
<p>With its global headquarters in Denver, Western Union is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in financial services with a rich history of connecting people - from telegram messages first offered decades ago to its global cross-border money-transfer and payments service offerings today. The company serves customers in 200 countries and territories around the world.</p>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:23:59 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247081/Nuggets-Sell-Jersey-Sponsorship-To-Western-UnionCavs' Paul George Trade Fell Apart On Pick Protectionshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247055/Cavs-Paul-George-Trade-Fell-Apart-On-Pick-Protections
<p>The Indiana Pacers had Kyrie Irving as their No. 1 target when working on a Paul George trade in June.</p>
<p>The Pacers were willing to trade George for Irving straight-up, but the Cavaliers declined the offer several times.</p>
<p>Cleveland instead worked with the Pacers on a three-way trade involving Kevin Love going to the Denver Nuggets with Indiana getting a package centered around Gary Harris.</p>
<p>The deal fell apart when Cleveland refused to trade a future first round pick without any pick protections. The Cavaliers insisted on a lottery protection for the pick.</p>
<p>The Pacers pivoted to a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder in which they acquired Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.</p>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:11:40 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247055/Cavs-Paul-George-Trade-Fell-Apart-On-Pick-ProtectionsCavs Thought They Had Paul George Trade Agreed Upon On June 30thhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246997/Cavs-Thought-They-Had-Paul-George-Trade-Agreed-Upon-On-June-30th
<p>On June 30th, the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets thought they had a Paul George deal in place.</p>
<p>Everyone tentatively agreed on a conference call between the teams.</p>
<p>George was going to be traded by the Pacers to the Cavaliers with Kevin Love going to the Nuggets and Gary Harris moving to Indiana in a package involving other pieces.</p>
<p>A call was to be arranged between George and Dan Gilbert, which was an important step before finalizing the trade. Cleveland's front office began making other plans for the offseason.</p>
<p>Kevin Pritchard then sent message that the Pacers were backing out and then quickly agreed to a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:58:53 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246997/Cavs-Thought-They-Had-Paul-George-Trade-Agreed-Upon-On-June-30thNuggets Sign Monte Morris To Two-Way Contracthttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246974/Nuggets-Sign-Monte-Morris-To-Two-Way-Contract
<p>The Denver Nuggets have signed rookie Monte Morris to a two-way contract.</p>
<p>Morris, 6-3, 175, was drafted by Denver with the 51<sup>st</sup> pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, a team-high 4.3 assists and 1.33 steals in six games (four starts) for Denver's 2017 Las Vegas Summer League squad.</p>
<p>Morris played four seasons at Iowa State University, averaging 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.61 steals in 140 career games (121 starts). He was named All-Big 12 First Team as a senior in 2017 with averages of 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The Grand Rapids, Michigan native was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team as both a junior and sophomore.</p>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:40:30 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246974/Nuggets-Sign-Monte-Morris-To-Two-Way-ContractNuggets Sign Torrey Craig To Two-Way Contracthttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246954/Nuggets-Sign-Torrey-Craig-To-Two-Way-Contract
<p>The Denver Nuggets have signed rookie Torrey Craig to a two-way contract.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Craig, 6-6, 215, appeared in six games (two starts) for the Nuggets' 2017 Las Vegas Summer League entry, averaging 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.2 minutes per game.</span></p>
<p>The Rock Hill, South Carolina native went undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft and has spent the past three seasons starring in the Australian National Basketball League. He played for the Brisbane Bullets during the 2016-17 season where he was named both the Australian NBL Defensive Player of the Year and the Most Improved Player while earning All-NBL Second Team honors. He played collegiately at the University of South Carolina-Upstate for four years, earning NABC All-District First Team honors three times and also being named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year as a sophomore.</p>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:12:02 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246954/Nuggets-Sign-Torrey-Craig-To-Two-Way-ContractNuggets Waive Mike Millerhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246865/Nuggets-Waive-Mike-Miller
<p>The Denver Nuggets have waived Mike Miller.</p>
<p>Denver re-signed Miller last offseason on a two-year, $5 million deal.</p>
<p>Miller appeared in 20 games last season with the Nuggets, averaging just 7.6 minutes per game.</p>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:01:09 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246865/Nuggets-Waive-Mike-MillerClippers Agree To Danilo Gallinari Sign-And-Trade On Three-Year, $65M Dealhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246754/Clippers-Agree-To-Danilo-Gallinari-Sign-And-Trade-On-Three-Year-$65M-Deal
<p>The Los Angeles Clippers have acquired Danilo Gallinari in a sign-and-trade on a three-year, $65 million deal.</p>
<p>The Atlanta Hawks will receive Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone, a 2018 first-round pick and cash from the Clippers, while the Denver Nuggets will receive Atlanta's 2019 second round pick via Washington.</p>
<p>Gallinari fell out of Denver's plans when they agreed to a deal with Paul Millsap.</p>
<p>Crawford will seek a buyout from Atlanta and prefers to join the Los Angeles Lakers, though the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers are also interested.</p>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:07:56 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246754/Clippers-Agree-To-Danilo-Gallinari-Sign-And-Trade-On-Three-Year-$65M-DealDanilo Gallinari Likely To Join Clippers In Sign-And-Trade With Nuggets, Hawkshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246731/Danilo-Gallinari-Likely-To-Join-Clippers-In-Sign-And-Trade-With-Nuggets-Hawks
<p>The Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks are working on a sign-and-trade involving Danilo Gallinari and Paul Millsap.</p>
<p>Gallinari would join the Clippers on a three-year deal starting at $20 million, while Millsap will join the Nuggets on his previously agreed upon three-year, $90 million deal.</p>
<p>The Hawks will receive Jamal Crawford and likely Houston's 2018 first round pick from the Clippers.</p>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:01:36 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246731/Danilo-Gallinari-Likely-To-Join-Clippers-In-Sign-And-Trade-With-Nuggets-HawksNuggets Looking To Unload Salary To Pursue George Hillhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246712/Nuggets-Looking-To-Unload-Salary-To-Pursue-George-Hill
<p>The Denver Nuggets have interest in signing George Hill in free agency.</p>
<p>Denver will need to unload salary such as Kenneth Faried and Darrell Arthur now that they've come to an agreement with Paul Millsap.</p>
<p>Hill figures to be one of the free agents squeezed by a softer than anticipated market and a dearth of available point guard spots.</p>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 01:30:52 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246712/Nuggets-Looking-To-Unload-Salary-To-Pursue-George-HillPaul Millsap Agrees To Three-Year, $90M Deal With Nuggetshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246709/Paul-Millsap-Agrees-To-Three-Year-$90M-Deal-With-Nuggets
<p>Paul Millsap has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a three-year, $90 million deal. The Nuggets will hold a team option in Year 3.</p>
<p>Millsap was coming off a three-year, $58 million deal signed with the Hawks in 2015.</p>
<p>The Atlanta Hawks had a plan to trade Millsap to the Nuggets during the 2016 offseason if they received a commitment from Al Horford to re-sign.</p>
<p>Millsap also held discussions with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/CVivlamoreAJC/status/881902153291485184">According to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>, Millsap was never offered a contract by the Hawks.</p>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 23:05:31 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246709/Paul-Millsap-Agrees-To-Three-Year-$90M-Deal-With-NuggetsCeltics Could Pursue Danilo Gallinari If Hayward Signs Elsewherehttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246675/Celtics-Could-Pursue-Danilo-Gallinari-If-Hayward-Signs-Elsewhere
<p>The Boston Celtics could pivot to Danilo Gallinari if they are unable to sign Gordon Hayward in free agency.</p>
<p>Boston had interest in trading for Paul George but he's already been dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder by the Indiana Pacers.</p>
<p>Gallinari is also receiving interest from the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.</p>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 20:03:18 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246675/Celtics-Could-Pursue-Danilo-Gallinari-If-Hayward-Signs-ElsewhereNuggets Considered Favorites To Sign Paul Millsaphttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246672/Nuggets-Considered-Favorites-To-Sign-Paul-Millsap
<p>The Denver Nuggets are now considered the favorites to sign Paul Millsap.</p>
<p>The Phoenix Suns are out of the running for Millsap, while the Minnesota Timberwolves may also be out.</p>
<p>Millsap almost certainly will not return to the Atlanta Hawks.</p>
<p>Denver is meeting with Millsap in Atlanta Saturday afternoon with Josh Kroenke, Tim Connelly, Michael Malone and Gary Harris in attendance.</p>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 18:33:30 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246672/Nuggets-Considered-Favorites-To-Sign-Paul-MillsapPacers, Nuggets Interested In George Hillhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246659/Pacers-Nuggets-Interested-In-George-Hill
<p>While the Utah Jazz would like to re-sign George Hill, he is also receiving interest from the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers.</p>
<p>Hill turned down a renegotiate and extend offer from the Jazz in February, who traded for Ricky Rubio on June 30th as insurance in case Hill leaves.</p>
<p>The New York Knicks also have interest in Hill. </p>
<p><span>"Denver and Indiana are a little more further along," one NBA source said in the Hill hunt.</span></p>
<p><span>Indiana traded away Hill in June of 2016 and traded Paul George on June 30th, signalling their intention to rebuild. Hill is a native of Indianapolis. </span></p>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:24:37 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246659/Pacers-Nuggets-Interested-In-George-HillPacers Were Offered Gary Harris In Three-Way Paul George Tradehttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246649/Pacers-Were-Offered-Gary-Harris-In-Three-Way-Paul-George-Trade
<p>The Indiana Pacers were offered a package as part of a three-way Paul George trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers in which they would have received Gary Harris, Trey Lyles and a future first round pick that likely would have converted to a second rounder.</p>
<p>Denver would have received Kevin Love as part of the deal.</p>
<p>The Pacers were seeking Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart and multiple picks from the Boston Celtics. The Celtics weren't ready to finalize that deal with multiple picks as they wanted to sign Gordon Hayward before moving on the George trade.</p>
<p>With Indiana wanting to get a deal done, they traded George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. </p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWiseguy/status/881185823458291713">Mike Wise of The Undefeated reported</a> that all three owners of the Cavs, Pacers and Nuggets agreed upon the three-way trade before Kevin Pritchard vetoed it and said there was a better deal for Indiana.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/presents-19782266/zach-lowe-paul-george-trade-oklahoma-city-thunder-fallout-pacers-lakers-celtics">Zach Lowe reports</a> Indiana was described by insiders as conducting an "ongoing auction-style negotiation." They also shifted deadlines on offers.</p>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 10:07:39 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246649/Pacers-Were-Offered-Gary-Harris-In-Three-Way-Paul-George-TradeBlake Griffin Cancels Meetings With Suns, Nuggets As Clippers Improve Positionhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246621/Blake-Griffin-Cancels-Meetings-With-Suns-Nuggets-As-Clippers-Improve-Position
<p>Blake Griffin has canceled his meetings with the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in free agency.</p>
<p>Unless there is a wildcard team that enters the picture, there is a sense that Griffin will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.</p>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:24:10 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246621/Blake-Griffin-Cancels-Meetings-With-Suns-Nuggets-As-Clippers-Improve-PositionFourth Mystery Team Could Schedule Last Minute Meeting With Gordon Haywardhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246597/Fourth-Mystery-Team-Could-Schedule-Last-Minute-Meeting-With-Gordon-Hayward
<p>While the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the three teams with meetings scheduled with Gordon Hayward in free agency, a fourth team could get involved as well.</p>
<p><span>"It wouldn't shock me if a secret fourth team scheduled a last-minute meeting with him, either," writes Zach Lowe.</span></p>
<p>While Lowe doesn't suggest any potential candidates to be that fourth secret team, the Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are three teams that would fit logically and <a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/article/246423/The-Maximum-Available-2017-Cap-Space-For-All-30-NBA-Teams-Version-60">either have enough cap space or could create enough</a>.</p>
<p><span>The Spurs have pursued trade scenarios this offseason involving both Danny Green and LaMarcus Aldridge.</span></p>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:25:31 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246597/Fourth-Mystery-Team-Could-Schedule-Last-Minute-Meeting-With-Gordon-HaywardPaul Millsap Has Discussed Sign-And-Trade With Hawkshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246572/Paul-Millsap-Has-Discussed-Sign-And-Trade-With-Hawks
<p>Paul Millsap is unlikely to return to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason as they pivot towards a rebuild with Travis Schlenk as general manager. Schlenk has suggested multiple times in the media that they may not be able to offer a contract to Millsap that beats a rival team.</p>
<p>The Hawks and Millsap have mutual interest in a sign-and-trade scenario.</p>
<p>"I know sign-and-trade discussions have already happened involving Millsap and the Hawks," said Brian Windhorst on The Basketball Analogy podcast.</p>
<p>The Houston Rockets have interest in signing Millsap and a sign-and-trade deal would help facilitate a move since they are short on cap space at present. The Rockets have been searching for a Ryan Anderson trade, but teams are requesting two first round picks to take on his salary.</p>
<p>Millsap could still sign outright with a team such as the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves.</p>
<p><span>John Gambadoro of 98.7 in Phoenix reports Millsap will meet with the Suns at the start of free agency.</span></p>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:43:05 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246572/Paul-Millsap-Has-Discussed-Sign-And-Trade-With-HawksCavs, Nuggets, Pacers Discuss Three-Way Deal Involving Paul George, Kevin Lovehttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246473/Cavs-Nuggets-Pacers-Discuss-Three-Way-Deal-Involving-Paul-George-Kevin-Love
<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers have discussed a three-team trade involving Paul George and Kevin Love.</p>
<p>In the discussed trade scenario, George would end up with the Cavaliers while Love would go to the Nuggets. </p>
<p>While George would like to end up playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavaliers could risk trading for George due to the unique nature of competing for a title playing with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.</p>
<p>The Cavaliers would like to improve their team this offseason and be better suited to play against the Warriors, which George would do instead of Love.</p>
<p>One version of the three-team would trade would have Kenneth Faried going to the Cavaliers. The Nuggets have made upgrading the power forward position one of their priorities this offseason.</p>
<p>Denver made Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray off limits in trade talks.</p>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:47:14 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246473/Cavs-Nuggets-Pacers-Discuss-Three-Way-Deal-Involving-Paul-George-Kevin-LoveNuggets Were Unwilling To Include Jamal Murray In Jimmy Butler Trade Talkshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246451/Nuggets-Were-Unwilling-To-Include-Jamal-Murray-In-Jimmy-Butler-Trade-Talks
<p>The Denver Nuggets discussed a Jimmy Butler trade with the Chicago Bulls, but were unwilling to include Jamal Murray in any deal.</p>
<p>Murray was one of the league's better rookies last season and is part of Denver's core around Nikola Jokic.</p>
<p>Denver also had concerns about the possibility of Butler leaving in 2019 when he can become a free agent.</p>
<p>Chicago instead traded Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:27:45 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246451/Nuggets-Were-Unwilling-To-Include-Jamal-Murray-In-Jimmy-Butler-Trade-TalksJazz Select Donovan Mitchell At No. 13, Trading Trey Lyles, No. 24 To Denverhttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246434/Jazz-Select-Donovan-Mitchell-At-No-13-Trading-Trey-Lyles-No-24-To-Denver
<p>The Utah Jazz have traded Trey Lyles and the No. 24 overall pick to the Denver Nuggets for the No. 13 pick that they used on Donovan Mitchell.</p>
<p>Mitchell is a combo guard out of Louisville that plays well off the ball.</p>
<p>Lyles was a lottery pick in 2015 out of Kentucky.</p>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:58:51 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246434/Jazz-Select-Donovan-Mitchell-At-No-13-Trading-Trey-Lyles-No-24-To-DenverSuns Discuss Eric Bledsoe Trade With Bulls, Nuggetshttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246425/Suns-Discuss-Eric-Bledsoe-Trade-With-Bulls-Nuggets
<p>The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls were engaged with the Phoenix Suns on Eric Bledsoe trade talks leading to the draft.</p>
<p>If the Suns pick De'Aaron Fox at No. 4, it likely means they were able to trade away Bledsoe.</p>
<p>Chris Haynes adds the talks with Denver would feature Emmanuel Mudiay and the No. 13 pick.</p>
<p>Josh Jackson is a more likely pick at No. 4 if Bledsoe is not dealt.</p>
<p>Bledsoe signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Suns in 2014.</p>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:12:19 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246425/Suns-Discuss-Eric-Bledsoe-Trade-With-Bulls-NuggetsNuggets Tender Qualifying Offer To Mason Plumleehttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246396/Nuggets-Tender-Qualifying-Offer-To-Mason-Plumlee
<p>The Denver Nuggets have tendered a qualifying offer to Mason Plumlee, which will make him a restricted free agent. Plumlee's qualifying offer is worth approximately $4.59 million.</p>
<p>Plumlee was acquired by the Nuggets in February from the Portland Trail Blazers for Jusuf Nurkic and a first round pick. </p>
<p>Plumlee averaged 9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 23.4 minutes after joining the Nuggets. Plumlee has a career PER of 18.0.</p>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:28:07 EDThttps://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246396/Nuggets-Tender-Qualifying-Offer-To-Mason-PlumleeGet Your Latest NBA News From RealGM's Basketball Wiretaphttps://basketball.realgm.com/news
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